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National Framework Agreement for Provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Support

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Jun 2026 at 09:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 12:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is engaging in a tender process for a National Framework Agreement for the Provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Support. This active procurement, as of June 2026, focuses on offering comprehensive biomedical and clinical research support services, spanning the full research lifecycle from design to implementation. The procurement is being conducted under an open procedure to encourage wide participation, targeting regions within the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. Interested vendors should note critical deadlines, such as the tender period closing on 28th July 2026, following the enquiry cut-off on 21st July 2026. The framework is intended to run with potential extensions up to 2034, offering a long-term engagement opportunity for successful suppliers.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in biomedical research, logistics, and data management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their often innovative approaches and flexibility in service delivery. The framework requires providers skilled in managing clinical trials, data processing, and storage solutions, making it an attractive prospect for companies specializing in these areas. Additionally, the contract's framework approach, allowing contracts to be awarded with or without further competition, offers adaptable participation avenues and the chance to establish long-standing partnerships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for Provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Support

Notice Description

The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of biomedical and clinical research support solutions to contribute to strengthening their research capacity and innovation potential. The scope covers the full research lifecycle, from the design, delivery and management of biomedical and clinical trials to logistics, sample processing, storage, data, and laboratory support. Biomedical and clinical research support solutions covered by this Framework will include, but are not limited to: * Transportation of biomedical and clinical research samples * Sample processing for biomedical and clinical research trials * Automated biomedical and clinical sample storage * Manual biomedical and clinical sample storage * On-site and off-site temperature-controlled biomedical and clinical sample storage * Collection of biomedical and clinical research data * Storage of biomedical and clinical research data * Analysis of biomedical and clinical research data * Reporting and interpretation of biomedical and clinical research data * Design of biomedical and clinical research clinical trials * Implementation of biomedical and clinical research clinical trials

Lot Information

Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services

This lot concerns the provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Logistics Services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack.

Renewal: This is Framework 1 of an Open Framework. The Term of the Open Framework shall be 8 years from the Commencement Date. It is intended that the Open Framework will be reopened every 24 months as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission. The term of Framework 1 shall be 24 months from the commencement date.

Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services

This lot concerns the provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Sample Processing Services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack.

Renewal: This is Framework 1 of an Open Framework. The Term of the Open Framework shall be 8 years from the Commencement Date. It is intended that the Open Framework will be reopened every 24 months as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission. The term of Framework 1 shall be 24 months from the commencement date.

Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services

Lot 3 concerns the provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Storage Services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack.

Renewal: This is Framework 1 of an Open Framework. The Term of the Open Framework shall be 8 years from the Commencement Date. It is intended that the Open Framework will be reopened every 24 months as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission. The term of Framework 1 shall be 24 months from the commencement date.

Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services

This lot concerns the provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Design, Data, and Associated Services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack.

Renewal: This is Framework 1 of an Open Framework. The Term of the Open Framework shall be 8 years from the Commencement Date. It is intended that the Open Framework will be reopened every 24 months as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission. The term of Framework 1 shall be 24 months from the commencement date.

Combined Services

This lot concerns the provision of the full research lifecycle services. Further information can be found in Document 2 - Framework Specification of the ITT pack.

Renewal: This is Framework 1 of an Open Framework. The Term of the Open Framework shall be 8 years from the Commencement Date. It is intended that the Open Framework will be reopened every 24 months as the Framework Host deems necessary. At these points, incumbent framework suppliers will have the opportunity to revise their Tender, or they may leave their offer as per their last framework tender submission. The term of Framework 1 shall be 24 months from the commencement date.

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the Authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender. Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057870-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

33197000 - Medical computer equipment

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60180000 - Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver

71900000 - Laboratory services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-06-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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